Physiopathological aspects and nursing care on rehabilitation of patient with spinal cord injury

Authors

  • Denise Stela Bruni USP; Escola de Enfermagem
  • Kelly Cristina Strazzieri USP; Escola de Enfermagem
  • Marcella Nicoletti Gumieiro USP; Escola de Enfermagem
  • Romy Giovanazzi USP; Escola de Enfermagem
  • Vinício de Góes Sá USP; Escola de Enfermagem
  • Ana Cristina Mancussi e Faro EEUSP; Departamento de Enfermagem Médico-Cirúrgica

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0080-62342004000100009

Keywords:

Spinal Cord Injury, Rehabilitation, Nursing

Abstract

Spinal cord injury can cause neurological damage such as alterations in the motor, sensitive and autonomic function. In this paper, details of clinical complications such as PVT, infection, respiratory insufficiency, pressure ulcers, autossomic disreflection, orthostatic hypotension, sphincteral-vesical and intestinal disfunctions, are related. And will also present prophylactic and therapeutic nursing care interventions designed for the well-being and improvement in life quality for patients.

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Published

2004-03-01

Issue

Vol. 38 No. 1 (2004)

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How to Cite

Bruni, D. S., Strazzieri, K. C., Gumieiro, M. N., Giovanazzi, R., Sá, V. de G., & Faro, A. C. M. e. (2004). Physiopathological aspects and nursing care on rehabilitation of patient with spinal cord injury. Revista Da Escola De Enfermagem Da USP, 38(1), 71-79. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0080-62342004000100009